13 jailbirds of Christmas - criminals from in and around Sunderland spending the festive period behind bars
The courts have been busy in the run up to Christmas.
By Kevin Clark
Published 24th Dec 2021, 12:10 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2021, 15:57 BST
Here are 13 people who are spending the festive season behind bars after committing various offences.
They were all jailed after pleading guilty at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
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9. Anthony Wilkinson
Wilkinson, 36, of Wilkinson, of Deemers Road, Hendon, was sentenced to a total of 31 months for burglary, aking without consent, driving while disqualified and with no insurance, and breach of a restraining order Photo: Anthony Wilkinson
Parkin, 39, of Norfolk Street, pleaded guilty to making a hoax bomb call to police at South Tyneside Magistrates Court and was jailed for 12 weeks Photo: NOP
Matthews, 32, of Rosecroft, Pelton, County Durham, pleaded guilty to theft of £1,309,719.67 belonging to Virgin Money and transferring criminal property. She was sentenced Matthews to four years and nine months behind bars Photo: North News
Huntley, 23, of Fordfield Road, Castletown, admitted dangerous driving and possession of a controlled substance and was jailed for nine months Photo: NOP